This book demonstrates the highly productive effects of applying contemporary views of discourse to religious language, seen (in theological terms) from a postliberal viewpoint. The emphasis is on critical discourse analysis (CDA), with its well-developed methodology for deconstructing the manifestations of power. What emerges is a combination of two complementary, surprisingly simple models which explain many aspects of the language used and witnessed by contemporary Christian believers. A wide variety of detailed, worked examples provide a very practical introduction to the revealing practice of understanding how discourse analysis responds to the question: 'When language is used in a religious context, what's going on here?'
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'My opinion is that it is very helpful to learn from the strategy and research approach that Heather follows. The Critical discourse analysis method could become a highly productive tool for practical theologians involved in reflection on social issues.' (Warren Kappeler, ARC: The Journal of the Faculty of Religious Studies) 'This book is a pleasure to read. Heather's analyses are so engagingly presented that they would encourage anyone to practice their own 'close reading' of the next sermon or parish newsletter.' (Stephen Carr, Theology)
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The Author: Noel Heather originally taught French language and literature in the University of Wales following a doctorate on Renaissance Christian poetry. After teaching and further study of computing science and also linguistics at a number of universities in Britain and France, he is now a lecturer in the English Department of Royal Holloway, University of London, where he specialises in computing applications to literary and linguistic studies, as well as contemporary discourse analysis.
Contents: The currently prominent technique of critical discourse analysis (CDA) is used to highlight powerfully significant links existing between typical religious language, and underlying perspectives conceived in both ideological/doctrinal and sociological terms.
